Izu Skyline

A 40 kilometer stretch of traffic light-free highway that begins near Atami and winds its way over the mountains to end mid-way down the peninsula. The road is typically less busy than the coastal roads, and on a clear day Mount Fuji can be seen from the various parking areas and viewpoints.

Kanaya Ryokan

Kanaya Ryokan (金谷旅館) is a 150-year old traditional wooden ryokan located near Rendaiji station just north of the…

MORI Building Digital Art Museum

A very popular 10,000 square meter digital art museum with light projections that change constantly through computer learning.

Kyoto Imperial Palace

Kyoto Imperial Palace (京都御所, Kyōto Gosho) is the former residence of the Imperial Family and seat of the…

Eikando Temple

Eikando Temple (永観堂, Eikandō), formally Zenrinji (禅林寺), is the head temple for the Seizan branch of Japan’s Jōdo-shū…

Kiyomizu Temple

Temple in the Higashiyama District dating back to the late 8th century and famous for its views of the city (especially at night). It is one of the 17 Historic Monuments of Ancient Kyoto, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1944.

Daisetsuzan National Park

Daisetsuzan National Park (大雪山国立公園, Daisetsuzan Kokuritsu Kōen) is a the largest national park in Japan famous for its…

Kushiro Shitsugen National Park

National Park which is home to the largest wetland area in Japan

Chionin

Chionin (知恩院) is located in the Higashiyama district of Kyoto and is the head temple of the Jōdo…

Daikakuji

Daikakuji (大覚寺) is a temple complex in the west of Kyoto. It dates back to the early Heian…

Ninnaji

Ninnaji (仁和寺) is a temple in western Kyoto that dates back to the late 9th century. It is…

Ginkakuji

Ginkakuji (銀閣寺, “Temple of the Silver Pavilion”) is a Zen temple in the Higashiyama Ward of Kyoto. The…